Welcome to High Park

High Park is a stunning country estate located in the heart of Cumbria. The estate is home to a variety of wildlife, including red deer, roe deer, and a wide range of bird species. The park is also home to a number of historic buildings, including a 17th-century manor house and a 19th-century stable block. Visitors to High Park can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including hiking, cycling, and fishing, as well as exploring the estate's beautiful gardens and woodlands.

One of the most striking features of High Park is its beautiful gardens. The estate's gardens are home to a wide range of plants and flowers, including rare and exotic species from around the world. Visitors can explore the gardens at their leisure, taking in the stunning views and enjoying the peaceful surroundings. The gardens are also home to a number of sculptures and other works of art, adding to the park's unique character and charm.

High Park is a truly unique destination, offering visitors the chance to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Cumbrian countryside. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an action-packed adventure, High Park has something to offer everyone. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and wide range of outdoor activities, High Park is a must-visit destination for anyone visiting Cumbria.

Local Schools

School	Details
Hawkshead Esthwaite Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Carol Sharp	Main Street Hawkshead Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0NT 01539436354 School Website
Coniston C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Danielle Fitzsimons	Shepherd's Bridge Coniston Cumbria LA21 8AL 01539441302 School Website
John Ruskin School Community School Ages:11-16 Head Teacher Mr Peter Blackburn	Lake Road Coniston Cumbria LA21 8EW 01539441306 School Website
The Lakes School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Sharon Rainey	Troutbeck Bridge Windermere Cumbria LA23 1HW 01539440810 School Website
Goodly Dale Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Cheryl Johnston	Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2JX 01539446946 School Website
St Martin And St Mary Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Matthew Towe	Princes Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2DD 01539443622 School Website
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Windermere Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lucy Bone	Prince's Road Princes Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2DD 1539448125 School Website
Langdale C Of E School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Underwood	Chapel Stile Great Langdale Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9JE 01539437204 School Website
Windermere School And Windermere Preparatory School Other Independent School Ages:2-18 Head Teacher Mr Thomas Hill	Patterdale Road Browhead Windermere Cumbria LA23 1NW 01539446164 School Website
Ambleside C Of E Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Carrick	Vicarage Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9DH 01539432181 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Windermere Station Precinct, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AH 5.03 Miles

Staveley Station Road, Staveley, Cumbria, LA8 9NG 8.41 Miles

Burneside Station Road, Burneside, Cumbria, LA9 6RD 10.54 Miles

Foxfield Adjacent A595, Foxfield, Cumbria, LA20 6BX 10.77 Miles

Green Road [Un-Named Lane], Near The Green, Cumbria, LA18 5HR 11.45 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Hawkshead Private Hire Taxi 015394 36946 Main Street, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0NT 1.15 Miles
Lakes Taxis 015394 44055 1 A Belsfield Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3EQ 4.34 Miles
Pegasus Taxis And Travel 015394 48899 Flat 1, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AS 4.37 Miles
Heath's Taxis 015394 48946 North Terrace, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AU 4.44 Miles
Ashley Vinall Taxis 015394 88577 12 Helm Road, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 3AY 4.45 Miles
Kevin's Taxis 015394 32371 Croftlands/Knott St, Ambleside, Cumbria, LA22 0EB 4.79 Miles
Windermere Taxis 015394 44144 10 Oak Street, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1EN 4.94 Miles
Lakes Taxis 015394 46777 Unit 5/Victoria St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 1AD 4.95 Miles
Abacus Taxis 015394 88285 11 Upper Oak St, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LB 5.06 Miles
Bowness Taxis 015394 46664 28, Windermere, Cumbria, LA23 2LJ 5.12 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Hawkshead Hill D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rogerground D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lane Head Collection Today available until:07:45 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:45
Boon Crag Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Borwick Ground Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkshead Hall D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Hawkshead Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:15 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Foldgate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fieldhead D Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Colthouse Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Outgate Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Waterside Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Coniston Post Office Collection Today available until:11:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Grizedale Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Old Railway Station Collection Today available until:07:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Hawkshead Surgery	Bragg Field Hawkshead Ambleside LA22 0QW
Wraysdale House Surgery 01539 441205	Wraysdale House Coniston Cumbria LA21 8ER
Windermere Health Centre 01539 445159	Windermere Health Centre Goodley Dale Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EG
St. Mary's Surgery 01539 488484	St.Mary's Surgery Applethwaite Windermere Cumbria LA23 1BA
Ambleside Health Centre 01539 432693	Ambleside Health Centre Rydal Road Ambleside Cumbria LA22 9BP

Local Stores

Hawkshead
Main Street
Hawkshead
Ambleside
Cumbria
LA22 0NZ
01539 436244
Store Website
1.18 miles

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SPAR Coniston
Hills of Lakeland
Broughton Road
Coniston
LA21 8EN
01539441689
Store Website
2.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Oakhill Veterinary Group
Oakhill Veterinary Centre Lake Road Windermere Cumbria LA23 2EQ 01539 488555 vets@oakhillvetgroup.co.uk Website 4.71 miles
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Oakhill Veterinary Group
1 Church Street Ambleside Cumbria LA22 0BU 01539 432631 4.90 miles

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Tynedale Farm Services (Farm Gate Vets)
Unit 1A Crakeside Business Park Greenodd Ulverston Cumbria LA12 7RT 015315 67899 vet@farmgatevets.com Website 9.42 miles

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Mckinney Veterinary Practice Ltd
East View Church Street Broughton-In-Furness Cumbria LA20 6HJ 01229 716230 brownemckinney@aol.com 9.92 miles
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Highgate Veterinary Clinic
173 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4EN 01539 721344 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 11.74 miles
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Highgate Vets At Beezon Road
Unit 1 Beezon Road Trading Estate Beezon Road Kendal Cumbria LA9 6BW 01539 887988 enquiries@highgate-vets.co.uk Website 11.75 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Tarn Hows
A Circular Walk Amongst The Trees And Around The Edge Of The Water’S Edge Of The Tarn. LA22 0PP 0.88 miles From Ambleside, Take The B5286 To Hawkshead, Following The Signs To Hawkshead Hill, The Signs For Tarn Hows.

Tarn Hows
Unnamed Road Ambleside Lancashire LA22 0PP 1.45 miles

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Coniston (Coppermines Valley)
This Walk, Starting From The Village Of Coniston, Takes You Up Into The Spectacular Coppermines Valley And Takes In The Copper Heart Stone And Working Waterwheel. LA21 8EH 1.85 miles Head Into Coniston On The A593. Once In The Village, Take The B5285 To The Ruskin Avenue Car Park.

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Windermere
Windermere Lake Is 10.5 Miles Long, One Mile Wide And 220 Feet Deep, Making It The Largest Natural Lake In England. It Is Surrounded By Mountain Peaks And Villages, Including Bowness-On-Windermere. LA22 0LR 3.46 miles Take The B5285 From Hawkshead To Far Sawrey. Continue On Through Far Sawrey And Follow The Signs To Windermere.

Elterwater
Elterwater Is A Lovely, Small Village With Fantastic Scenery. This Walk Partly Runs Alongside The River Brathay And Is Surrounded By Woodland And Views Of The Hills As You Reach The Top Of The Valley. LA22 9HU 4.40 miles From Ambleside, Take The A593 To Clappersgate And Then Follow The Signs For Elterwater On The B5343. Once You Reach The Village, Turn Left Just Before The Britannia Inn And Reach The National Trust Car Park.

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Skelghyll Woods
A Walk Through Woodlands, With Views Over Lake Windermere. LA22 0DH 4.73 miles From Ambleside, Take The A591 Towards Windermere. Turn Into The Car Park On The Edge Of Ambleside, On The Left Next To The Fisherbeck Hotel.

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